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The Lion's Tale

The student news site of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

The Lion's Tale

“Alexa, write a headline”

Simon Albert, News Editor March 18, 2023

A new form of artificial intelligence (AI) known as OpenAI began circulating in schools around the country, including CESJDS in early October. Unlike earlier forms of AI, such as Grammarly, that can correct...

Ori Sasson presents to the middle school his journey to becoming a Judo champion from Israel.

Israeli Judo champion visits JDS

Tyler Portnoy, Reporter March 13, 2023

The Judo arena fills with cheers as Israel’s national anthem blares out from the speakers. But, this is not any Judo competition, this is the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and Ori Sasson has just won his...

Weekly Kab Shab was taken over by Gatsby Day as juniors showed off their elaborate 1920s apparel in celebration of finishing the book, “The Great Gatsby.” Junior Miriam Goldel was overwhelmed and excited to see the whole grade in costume. It was really nice to see our entire grade unite and dress up together and it was also really cool to see everyone’s outfits, Goldel said.

Juniors celebrate “Gatsby Day”

Simon Albert, News Editor March 6, 2023

Students from Bishop McNamara accompany JDS students to their photography class.

Bishop McNamara High School continues growing partnership with JDS

Adin Halbfinger and Aaron Waldman March 5, 2023

Visitors from Bishop McNamara High School came to CESJDS this week as part of a partnership program. JDS students and staff visited Bishop McNamara in October and joined forces at a community service project...

Armstrong answers students follow-up questions after her presentation. It was even more impressive to meet her in person than have her stand on the stage, junior Gabi Simon (left) said.

Former JDS teacher returns as a published author

Ellie Fischman, Managing Editor, Copy March 4, 2023

Eight years after leaving CESJDS, former English teacher Kate Armstrong returned with a new story to teach: one of the importance of perseverance. After writing four unpublished novels, Armstrong’s fifth,...

Lauren Appelbaum speaks to the Middle School about her organization, RespectAbility.

Lauren Appelbaum visits JDS Middle School to speak about JDAAIM

Sophie Schwartz, Reporter February 26, 2023

In honor of Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAAIM) the middle school was visited by Senior Vice President of Communications and Entertainment & News Media, at RespectAbility...

Director of Upper School STEM and middle school math and science department chair Cassandra Batson will begin as middle school principal on July 1.

JDS appoints Cassandra Batson as incoming Middle School Principal

Gila Safra, Reporter February 21, 2023

After a months-long search, the new middle school principal has been selected: Cassandra Batson, the current Director of Upper School STEM and middle school math and science department chair. The decision...

Period four students with absent teachers gather in the Beit Midrash for a joint silent study hall.

JDS tackles sub shortages with new system

Mia Forseter, Reporter February 17, 2023

Every morning, high school students check their inboxes in anticipation, waiting to see which teachers are absent for the day. While most walk to their classrooms as usual, others head to the Beit Midrash...

Although grounded in Toronto, JDS athletes made light of the situation by building a snowman together.

JDS sends varsity basketball teams to Toronto to compete in international tournament

Sasha Karasik, Reporter January 31, 2023

Last week, the varsity girls and boys basketball teams traveled to Toronto, Canada to compete in the 2023 Israel Becker International Invitational Basketball Tournament, hosted at the Tanenbaum Community...

Students tune in for an interactive Minimester session with Middle School math teacher Madelyn Dahl.

Middle School students express their passions in annual Minimester program

Aliza Bellas, Opinion Editor January 27, 2023

The CESJDS Middle School Minimester is a two-week long program that allows students to develop creative projects surrounding a topic they are passionate about. Students plan, innovate and experiment with...

Seniors from Harmoniah and Shir Madness sing “Don’t Forget Where you Belong” to conclude the winter concert.

Students flourish in annual winter concert

Simon Albert, News Editor January 13, 2023

The CESJDS community gathered last night, Jan. 12, in the theater to enjoy instrumental, choral and a capella performances during the annual winter concert. While the school hosts multiple celebrations...

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